Michael Oku

Michael Oku
Oku in 2024
Birth nameMichael Jordan Oku
Born1993 (31 years old)
London, England
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Michael Oku
Billed height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Billed weight176 lb (80 kg)
Billed fromLondon, England
Trained byEddie Dennis
Debut2017

Michael Oku (born 1993) is an English professional wrestler, notable for his work on the British Independent circuit, particularly with Revolution Pro Wrestling, where he is the current Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion, after defeating Luke Jacobs on 21 December 2024.[1][2][3]

Professional wrestling career

Revolution Pro Wrestling (2018–present)

Oku debuted for Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro), facing Great-O-Khan in a losing effort.[4] On January 6, 2019, he fought for Team ELP and lost a eight man tag team match against Team David Starr.[5] He soon started having a losing before defeating the Undisputed British Cruiserweight Champion El Phantasmo in a non title match, which earn him a title match at RevPro Summer Sizzler, which he failed to win.[6] On November 24, Oku defeated Rocky Romero in the first round and made El Phantasmo submit in a 4-Way Elimination Match to win the 2019 British J-Cup. After the match, he was attacked by Pac.[7] He would get his revenge, by defeating Pac at Uprising on December 15.[8]

On February 14, 2020 at High Stakes, Oku beat Phantasmo for the British Cruiserweight Championship.[9] On September 13, 2020 at Epic Encounters 2, Oku defeated Ricky Knight Jr. to unify the title with the Southside Speed King Championship.[10] He soon started appearing in tag matches with Connor Mills as Destination Everywhere and, after Great British Tag League over Dean Allmark and Lee Hunter, won the British Tag Team Championship on The Legion (Lucian Phillips and Screwface Ahmed) in the finals to win the vacant titles.[11][12] After three months, Destination Everywhere lost their British Tag Team Championship to Aussie Open (Kyle Fletcher and Mark Davis) in a winner takes all match, where Aussie Open's PWA Tag Team Championship was also in the line.[13] After a two-year reign, with a number of title defences, Oku lost the Undisputed British Cruiserweight Championship to Luke Jacobs, ending his reign at 890 days.[14]

Oku ended up winning the 2023 RevPro Revolution Rumble, earning a match for the Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship, which he won by defeating Great-O-Khan on July 7, 2023 at Epic Encounter.[15] Oku made his first title defence on August 26 at RevPro 11th Anniversary Show, defeating Trent Seven.[16] On September 23, Oku made another defence, defeating Hechicero at RevPro/CMLL Fantastica Mania UK night 2.[17] On October 23 at British J-Cup, Oku defended his title against Gabe Kidd.[18] A month later, Oku defended his title against Luke Jacobs and made his final title defence of the year, against Zack Gibson.

Oku made his first title defence of 2024, defeating Will Ospreay at High Stakes, in Ospreay's final match with the company.[19] The match was acclaimed and received a six-star rating from Dave Meltzer, making it the first six-star match of Oku’s career.[20]

At RevPro Summer Sizzler 2024, Oku unsuccessfully challenged MJF for the AEW American Championship. On August 24 at RevPro 12th Anniversary Show, Oku lost the Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship to Luke Jacobs, ending his reign at 412 days.[21]

New Japan Pro Wrestling (2022, 2023)

Oku made his New Japan Pro-Wrestling debut at Royal Quest II on October 1, 2022, teaming with Ricky Knight Jr. defeating United Empire (Great-O-Khan and Gideon Grey).[22] The next night, he and Robbie X was defeated by Suzuki-gun (El Desperado and Douki).[23]

On October 14, 2023 at Royal Quest III, Oku returned to New Japan Pro-Wrestling teaming with Hiroshi Tanahashi and Strong Openweight Champion Eddie Kingston defeating United Empire members TJP, Henare, and Jeff Cobb.[24]

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2024)

It was announced on May 1, 2024 in CMLL Informa that he would participate in Fantastica Mania México 2024 and later a tour.[25][26] On June 14 at Arena Mexico he debuted, losing against Templario.[27] On June 15 at the Arena Coliseo he defeated Volador Jr..[28][29] On June 16 in the Arena Mexico he teamed up with Bad Dude Tito and Che Cabrera but they lost against Último Guerrero, Angel de Oro and Gran Guerrero.[30] On June 17 at the Arena Puebla, Mistico's 20th anniversary was celebrated, he teamed up with Bad Dude Tito and Che Cabrera where they defeated Los Depredadores (Volador Jr., Magnus and Rugido).[31] On June 18, he defended his title against Angel de Oro at the Arena Mexico.[32] On June 19, Michael Oku, along with Amira Blair and Okumura, received the invitation from the Deputy Head of the British Embassy, Carol van der Walt, and Rachel Brazier, Chargé d'Affaires.[33]

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ^ Thompson, Andrew (2023-07-09). "Michael Oku (The OJMO) ends Great-O-Khan's reign as RevPro Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion". POST Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  2. ^ Thompson, Andrew (2023-08-08). "INTERVIEW: Michael Oku reflects on RevPro Heavyweight Title win, talks Copper Box show, Josh Alexander calling him out". POST Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  3. ^ "RevPro Revolution Rumble Results (3/26): Michael Oku Competes, Lio Rush Makes Surprise Appearance". www.fightful.com. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  4. ^ https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=206116
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  7. ^ Steve Harris (November 24, 2019). "LIVE REPORT: Rev Pro British J Cup 2019 from York Hall". Post Wrestling. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  8. ^ Steve Harris (December 15, 2019). "LIVE REPORT: Rev Pro Uprising feat. PAC vs. Oku". POST Wrestling. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  9. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (February 14, 2020). "RevPro High Stakes 2020 - Event @ York Hall in London, England, UK". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  10. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (September 13, 2020). "RevPro Epic Encounters 2 - Pay Per View @ Portsmouth School Of Wrestling in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
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  12. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (21 August 2021). "RevPro Nine Year Anniversary - Event @ Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, England, UK". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
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  14. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (July 23, 2022). "RevPro Summer Sizzler 2022 - Event @ Manchester , England, UK". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
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  16. ^ Daly, Wayne (August 26, 2023). "RevPro Results: 11 Year Anniversary Show – London, England (8/26)". wrestling-news.net. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  17. ^ "RevPro/CMLL Fantastica Mania UK - Show 2". September 23, 2023. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
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  20. ^ Meltzer, Dave (2024-02-23). "February 26, 2024 Observer Newsletter: 2023 Observer Awards issue". WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW results. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
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  23. ^ "Royal Quest II". New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
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  26. ^ https://x.com/RevProUK/status/1801694633812234597
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  30. ^ https://x.com/CMLL_OFICIAL/status/1802497525804417464
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  32. ^ https://x.com/CMLL_OFICIAL/status/1803313997455786221
  33. ^ https://x.com/CMLL_OFICIAL/status/1803467605560422554
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  35. ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2024". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
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